Highway Maintenance - Winter is coming!!!
I have previously written about the state of our roads and highways, especially after my family was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident in January last year. Luckily, they walked away with minor injuries but the effects psychologically have lasted much longer. That accident could have resulted in the death of my...
ROSSLAND MUSEUM INFO SESSION
Public Invited to Brainstorming and Info Session for Rossland Museum Renowned Museum Expert to Speak What will Rossland’s Museum look like in the next few years? What displays, stories and themes will attract an expanded clientele? What will its role be in the community? Since last year, a group of Rossland residents has ...
Joe Hill on September 16th, 2012
Joe Hill Coffeehouse is starting up again for the season! Come one, come all on Sunday, September 16. Show starts at 7:00 pm. Family friendly entertainment at only $3 per person, except for students and persons under 12, who get in for FREE! ...
Thieves in town...
Just a reminder, there are thieves among us here in the Golden City; Last night my van was entered (I don't say "broken into" because I haven't been in the habit of locking it up) and several items were stolen from the front console. The only item of any real value was an industrial Petzl headlamp that I use at work; see...
RSS parents! Lunch volunteers needed!
Hey RSS parents! The food store really, really needs volunteers for this school year. If you can volunteer for 1.5 hours a week, or even every second week, at lunchtime (i.e. every Tuesday, or every second Thursday) please email heximer@telus.net. It's a great way to stay involved with the school and get to know the kids...
What is the most innovative business in the Kootenays?
Are you driving a new idea forward in your business? Taking your organization to new heights with innovative practices? Do you know a promising entrepreneur, organization or business who is? What can I win?: The top 16 finalists will all receive extensive media exposure and tickets to the gala awards ceremony. ...
Local Novelist's Book Selected by Guide as One of 'Best Books'
Former long time Rossland resident and MacLean Elementary and RSS grad (1999) Trevor Kew has had his third novel, Breakaway, selected by the Canadian Children's Book Centre as one of its '2012 Best Books for Kids and Teens' in its Canadian Children's Literature Guide. Here's a link to the Guide: http://www.bookcentre.ca/news/bbkt2012_spring...
Shout out to Andrew Bennett!
Not only does Andrew Bennett keep us all entertained and informed of the goings-on in Rossland, he contributes to our community in a big way. One small example was his dedication to cancer prevention, shaving off his hair and raising over $500 to support Prevent Cancer Now. Thanks so much, Andrew! You are a prince among men...
